Hello and welcome from Lyndy, I am your personal Senior Nordic Walking instructor, and I am here to introduce you to a fun and easy way to keep fit and healthy the Nordic Way.

The role of your Nordic walking Instructor is key in your overall enjoyment of a great Nordic journey ! Friendly ! professional ! and couteous ! As each walk takes on a personality of its own which is fuelled in the first instance by the character and style of your Nordic walking Instructor, it then flows into the wider groups to establish long lasting friendships.

 I am a member of Nordic Walking UK, which currently has a membership in excess of 60,000 worldwide,  anyone who would like to nordic walk their way to health is welcome) who are looking to loose weight and keep fit and healthy in a fun and friendly environment.

Read my full story on my MISSION page, of how I lost over 5 st and kept it off the nordic way.

 

 North Wales Nordic walking is based in North wales, we have some of the most beautifull countryside in the U.K. you can Nordic walk and explore the rustic woodland areas like Lloggerheads and  Gwydyr forrest, or for the more adventureous you can Nordic walk to Abberfalls or around Betws-y-coed the list is endless and the views are spectaculare.

                                                                                                            

Benefits

 

 

Beneficial for all

Nordic Walking is quite unique in that it provides benefits for everybody from those with medical problems to the super fit.

Whatever age, fitness level or goal, - Nordic Walking is suitable, effective and enjoyable.

Physical Benefits

                  · Tones the upper and lower body at the same time

                  · Uses 90% of the skeletal muscles

                  · Burns up to 46% more calories than ordinary walking

                   · Reduces the pressure on knees and joints

                   · Great for the Heart and Lungs

                   · Ideal for neck, shoulder and back problems

                   · Poles propel the walker along, making it easier to                     faster than normal without feeling the effort.

Other Benefits

                   · Can be done anywhere, Hills, country paths or even snow!

                   · It appeals to all ages and fitness levels.

                   · No need to wear special exercise clothing

                   · It’s very sociable;participants can chat as they go!

                   · It is easy to learn and to keep up.

                   · It combines exercise with nature which has proven to  help                 the group mood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 The history of Nordic walking

History
1930s – Super fit competitive cross country skiers in Finland started to use poles in their off season training when there was no snow – they soon realized that this was giving them a massive advantage and that the technique was a perfect training aid that kept their heart and lungs in top condition and ensured upper and lower body muscles remained in top shape.

1980s
Nordic Walking began to be used by more people as a recreational physical activity in its own right and enthusiasts realized that they were achieving a whole body workout that was fun and simple to incorporate into every day life.

1997 – 2000
The Finnish sports institute joined forces with other agencies and the ski pole manufacturer Exel plc to formalize the technique of the sport and to develop specific poles for Nordic walkers.

Research into the effects of this simple technique soon led to it being trialled as a health and rehabilitation technique – results were so impressive that it became a major tool in activity promotion and wellness programmes worldwide.

Nordic walking grew in popularity all over mainland Europe with millions of regular participants. In some European countries such as Holland, Austria and Germany, Nordic Walking rapidly became a mainstream activity with specific magazines dedicated to it as well as clothing, shoes and of course, poles.


2005 - Present
There are now nearly ten million regular Nordic Walkers all over the world and it is rapidly becoming a common sight in Europe, the USA, Australia and the UK. Nordic Walking has been featured repeatedly in the National press and fitness publications.

 

2009 - 2010
Nordic Walking is one of the fastest growing exercise activities in the UK.

 
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